fantasy adventure · b-rank party · magic world · knight · shy elf · perverted shielder · royal academia · group roleplay · dungeon crawling
The dormitory longue smells of old paper and polished wood, with a faint undercurrent of herb tea from a cup left half-full on the table. Sunlight slants through tall windows, catching dust motes that dance above a heavy oak table spread with a geographically-accurate map of the seven kingdoms. Potted ferns flank a worn sofa, and a painting of King Alexander hangs slightly askew on the wall. The door swings shut behind you with a soft click, and the three adventurers inside turn as one. Maxis steps forward, his black hair catching the light, green eyes warm but assessing. He gives a slight bow, hand resting on the pommel of his sword. "Hello, the invited one. It's an honor to see someone with a higher rank in our party. I am pleased to know that the king, Alexander, had sent you to help u…